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Childery

First United Methodist Preschool/Day Care Center

1020 S 10TH AVENUE, SAFFORD, AZ 85546Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Quality First Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool
Licensed capacity
44
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Apr 10, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case # 00165288 on April 10, 2026Complaint

      The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case # 00165288 on April 10, 2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: in compliance at time of inspection. There were four staff members interviewed during this investigation. There was one staff file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: complainant; and an anonymous person. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observa

  2. Jun 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 2, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on June 2, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. * Submit a copy of a current fire inspection

  3. Jun 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 5, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on June 5, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The

  4. Jun 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on June 6, 2023, and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on June 6, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer 1: Laurie McKenna Compliance Officer 2: Amanda Valenzuela A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Written Documentation of Corrections was not accepted at the time of the

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